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1 Federal Ethics and Lobbying Rules Ronald M. Jacobs Alexandra Megaris JANUARY 20,
2 Topics for Today OVERVIEW OF POLITICAL LAW ISSUES FOR THE NEW YEAR Lobbying Disclosure Who must be registered Reporting amount spent on lobbying LD-203 State issues Gift Rules Federal State Campaign Finance Independent Expenditures Is your PAC ready for the 2012 cycle? 2
3 Lobbying Disclosure Process for Compliance 3
4 Federal Lobbyists TWO PART TEST More than one lobbying contact AND More than 20% of time on lobbying activities in calendar quarter 4
5 Lobbying Contact Any oral or written communication (including an electronic communication) to a covered executive branch official or a covered legislative branch official that is made on behalf of a client with regard to the formulation, modification, or adoption of Federal legislation (including legislative proposals); the formulation, modification, or adoption of a Federal rule, regulation, Executive order, or any other program, policy, or position of the United States Government; the administration or execution of a Federal program or policy (including the negotiation, award, or administration of a Federal contract, grant, loan, permit, or license); or the nomination or confirmation of a person for a position subject to confirmation by the Senate. 5
6 Other Definitions COVERED LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS Anyone in Congress from Members to the receptionist COVERED EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS President, Vice President, & Executive Office of the President Levels 1 through 5 of the Executive schedule (cabinet & some below) Certain military officers Schedule C political appointments 6
7 Other Definitions LOBBYING ACTIVITY Contacts and efforts in support of such contacts, including preparation and planning activities, research and other background work that is intended, at the time it is performed, for use in contacts, and coordination with the lobbying activities of others. 7
8 Reporting Amount Spent on Lobbying LOBBYING ACTIVITIES Must use reasonable system to report amount spent on all lobbying activities (federal) Staff time all staff, not just lobbyists Outside firms Does not include grassroots lobbying 8
9 Intersection with Lobbying Tax DIFFERENT DEFINITIONS FOR NONPROFITS Associations must disclose percentage of dues that are non-deductible 501(c)(3) making 501(h) election report amount spent on lobbying IRC definitions are slightly different than LDA definitions Includes state lobbying Includes grassroots lobbying Different executive branch covered officials 9
10 Intersection with Lobbying Tax LOBBYING COSTS NON-DEDUCTIBLE FOR MEMBERS Allows for choice to simplify BUT note possible consequences 10
11 LD-203 OVERVIEW Semiannual disclosure of political contributions Each organization with in-house lobbyist must complete form Each registered lobbyist must complete the form Includes certification of Gift Rule compliance Online system 11
12 LD-203 TYPES OF CONTRIBUTIONS FECA Honoring Meetings Presidential Library Foundations 12
13 LD-203 FECA CONTRIBUTIONS All contributions aggregating $200 or more during the semiannual period given to: Federal candidates Leadership PACs Political parties Leadership PAC: With respect to a candidate for election to Federal office or an individual holding Federal office, a political committee that is directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained or controlled by the candidate or the individual but which is not an authorized committee of the candidate or individual and which is not affiliated with an authorized committee of the candidates or individual, except such term does not include a political committee of a political party. 13
14 LD-203 FECA CONTRIBUTIONS (CONTINUED) Must report the date and amount of each contribution Aggregation is during semiannual period and does not appear to carry over E.g., $199 in May does not appear to be aggregated with $199 in August All of this information is already disclosed through the FEC Must still be disclosed on LD-203 Does not include state contributions or contributions to PACs Search FEC website and review check register/credit card receipts to find all contributions 14
15 LD-203 CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS Name, date, recipient, covered official, and amount of contribution or disbursement for the following: To pay the cost of an event to honor or recognize a covered executive or legislative branch official To an entity that is named for a covered legislative branch official, or to a person or entity in recognition of such official E.g., honorarium to charity, payment to endow a chair at a school Does not include covered executive officials To an entity established, financed, maintained, or controlled by a covered legislative or executive branch official or an entity designated by such official To pay the costs of a meeting, retreat, conference, or other similar event held by, or in the name of, one or more covered legislative or executive branch officials 15
16 LD-203 PAYMENTS NOT DISCLOSED Speaking Events: Payments for events where covered officials are speakers do not have to be reported unless the speaker receives an award or other special recognition. Appearing on Program: Listing a covered official as an attendee of an event does not have to be reported unless the speaker receives an award or other special recognition. Co-Hosts: An event that lists a covered official as an Honorary Co-Host is not one honoring or recognizing such officials, or one named for the covered official, unless they are given an award or other special recognition at the event. Titles: Using the recognized honorific The Honorable before a person s name does not make the event one honoring or recognizing the official. Tickets: Purchasing a ticket, or even a table, to an event where a covered official will be honored or recognized does not have to be reported, even if the host organization would report its costs for the event. Solicitation: A solicitation by a covered official for a charitable contribution is not one designated by that official unless the official has some other role, such as being on the board of the entity to receive the contribution, or the contribution was one made in lieu of an honorarium for speaking. 16
17 LD-203 PAYMENTS TO BE DISCLOSED Plaques, Awards, Etc.: If a covered official will be given a special award, honor, or recognition by the organization at an event, then it is one honoring or recognizing the official. While not entirely clear from the Guidance, this appears to mean more than a simple thank you for being here today and speaking to us and more akin to giving that person a specific award or plaque. Payments: If an individual or organization makes a specific donation to fund an event honoring or recognizing an official, and the donor is aware that the event will be a reportable event at the time of the contribution, then it must be disclosed. This is different than a payment to purchase a ticket or a table at the event. Block Purchases: If an entity purchases enough tables or tickets to an event that it would appear that they are paying the costs of the event and/or would not appear to be just ticket or table buyers, then the payment would have to be disclosed. 17
18 LD-203 EXAMPLES Request for contribution to Iowa relief from Senate staff person Looking only at , is this made at the designation of a covered official? Not merely because of the request BUT because she is on the board of the organization 18
19 LD-203 EXAMPLES Guidance would exclude this event because the Covered Officials are only honorary hosts 19
20 LD-203 CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRESIDENTIAL ENTITIES Name of each Presidential Library Foundation to which contributions aggregating $200 or more in the semiannual period are given, along with date and amount of contribution Name of each Presidential Inaugural Committee to which contributions aggregating $200 or more in the semiannual period are given, along with the date and amount of the contributions Would include tickets purchased from such committees 20
21 Certification of Compliance LIABILITY ON REGISTRANT Has read and is familiar with the House and Senate Gift Rules Has not provided, requested, or directed a gift, including travel, to a Member of Congress or an officer or employee of either House of Congress with knowledge that receipt of the gift would violate the House or Senate Gift Rules 21
22 State Lobbying Issues Different Rules in Different States Terminology varies considerably Frequent changes Look to the latest scandal 22
23 State Lobbying Registration Issues to Consider Scope of lobbying Thresholds for registration Entity that has to register Exemptions How to register 23
24 State Lobbying Registration Scope Differs in Each State Definition of lobbying Legislative Applies to virtually all states Scope may be narrow or broad Executive May be limited to legislation May include most administrative functions 24
25 State Lobbying Registration Scope Differs in Each State Examples Sales activities Passage of legislation Regulatory actions Permit approvals 25
26 State Lobbying Registration Thresholds Differ Amount of time Percentage Hours worked Amounts of money Portion of salary spent on lobbying Amount spent on gifts 26
27 State Lobbying Registration Who Has to Register? Outside lobbyists In-house lobbyists The organization itself For its own employees For its outside employees as a lobbyist principal or lobbyist employer 27
28 State Lobbying Registration Exemptions Differ Take alongs Subject matter experts who accompany lobbyists May have to register May have more limited registration requirements May have no registration requirements 28
29 State Lobbying Registration Registration Issues Fees Forms from different entities Pictures Training 29
30 State Lobbying Reporting Issues with State Reporting Timing of reports Method of reports Content of the reports Approval of the reports 30
31 State Lobbying Reporting Timing Quarterly Monthly During the legislative session Some other frequency 31
32 State Lobbying Reporting Methods of Reporting Paper Due date: received or mailed Notarization Electronic Special software Passwords from the state 32
33 State Lobbying Reporting Contents of Reports Issues lobbied May require some detail Contacts made Again, may go into detail Amount spent on lobbying Internal costs E.g., salary, travel, etc. Gifts given 33
34 State Lobbying Reporting Multiple Levels of Reports Who reports? Individual lobbyist Lobbyist employer Outside lobbyist May all have to approve the reports of the others 34
35 Gift Rules
36 Gift Rule LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: FOR NON-LOBBYISTS Basic Rule: Gifts of up to $49.99 Total for year of up to $99.99 Unless: There is an applicable exemption Then may give more 36
37 Gift Rule LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: FOR LOBBYISTS & EMPLOYERS OF LOBBYISTS Basic Rule: No gifts or travel from lobbyists or entities that retain or employ lobbyists Unless: There is an applicable exemption Cannot expense gifts No reimbursement No deductions May pay using own money if preexisting friendship (discussed below). 37
38 Personal Friendship Must consider the following factors: History of the relationship Previous exchange of gifts Will it be reimbursed or expensed Similar gifts given to others on Hill If exemption applies, limited to $250 Unless waiver obtained What this allows: Gifts paid for with your own money Dinner, drinks, etc. 38
39 Widely Attended Events Invitation must come from sponsor of event Event must be: Open to individuals from throughout a given industry or profession or those in attendance represent a wide range of persons interested in a given matter Must have 25 people not from Congress expected to attend Member or employee must either: be a speaker at the event or determine that attendance is related to official duties 39
40 Charity Events Invitation must come from sponsor of event Contributors to event may make requests All communications with Members or staff regarding the event should be made by the event sponsor, because a communication from an event contributor may be deemed an impermissible invitation from the contributor Must be a fundraising event (not merely a congratulatory event) 40
41 Receptions DOES NOT INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE SITUATIONS Food or refreshments of a nominal value offered other than as a part of a meal The kinds of food and refreshments usually offered at receptions such as hors d oeuvres, appetizers, and beverages Morning meetings coffee, juice, pasty, or bagels may be accepted The exception does not allow Members or staff to accept a meal, or food or refreshments offered as part of a meal, no matter how nominal the cost 41
42 Gift Rules EXECUTIVE BRANCH Career Employees $20 limit with additional exceptions $50 annual limit Political Appointees Bans gifts from registered lobbyists and organizations registered under the LDA 42
43 Gift Rules EXECUTIVE BRANCH EXCEPTIONS Based on personal relationship Discounts and similar benefits Resulting from spouse s employment Widely attended events Gifts to President or Vice President Authorized by agency regulation or accepted under specific statutory authority 43
44 Gift Rules STATE RULES Scope Typically applies to anything of value Meals Tickets Travel Lodging Events and Conferences Coverage May apply to a wide variety of officials Elected officials Appointed/career officials Exemptions Receptions Widely attended events Gifts of de minimus value 44
45 Gift Rules COMPLIANCE SUGGESTIONS Include on receipts/reimbursement forms statement: Reimbursement for employee s portion of meal only; guest paid for own meal Review lobbying firm bills for meals/gifts Include provisions in contracts 45
46 Campaign Finance
47 Campaign Finance FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT Prohibits corporate contributions But allows for PACs Limits individual contributions Independent Expenditures Individual and corporate Requires regular reporting of contributions and independent expenditures to the Federal Election Commission 47
48 Campaign Finance CORPORATE ACTIVITY No direct corporate contributions May create a separate segregated fund ( SSF or PAC) SSF may solicit Executive and administrative personnel Shareholders Families of each Contributions of up to $5,000 per year Payroll deduction permitted 48
49 Campaign Finance CORPORATE ACTIVITY (CONTINUED) SSF may make contributions to: Federal Candidates ($5,000 per election) State & Local Parties ($5,000 per year) National Party ($15,000 per year) Other PACs ($5,000 per year) Leadership PACs ($5,000 per year) State Candidates: Depends on state law May require registration and/or reporting Some states prohibit federal PAC contributions 49
50 Campaign Finance 2011 FEC REPORTING DEADLINES Quarterly Filers Semiannual Report Mid- Year Year- End Covered Time Period Jan. through June July through Dec. Filing Due Date July 31, 2011 Jan. 31, 2012 Report February March April May June July August September October November December Year-End Monthly Filers Covered Time Period January February March April May June July August September October November December Filing Due Date Feb. 20, 2011 March 2011 April 20, 2011 May 20, 2011 June 20, 2011 July 20, 2011 Aug. 20, 2011 Sept. 20, 2011 Oct. 20, 2011 Nov. 20, 2011 Dec. 20, 2011 Jan. 31,
51 Campaign Finance CORPORATE FACILITATION In addition to contributions, FECA prohibits facilitation Collecting contributions Using corporate resources to forward contributions Inviting those beyond the restricted class to events Paying for meals for fundraisers 51
52 Campaign Finance CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS Allows fundraisers with restricted class May pay for meals May ask for contributions BUT may not collect the contributions Must have someone from campaign there to collect 52
53 Campaign Finance INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES Communications that expressly advocate the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate for federal office. IEs made in consultation or cooperation with a candidate or candidate's committee become in-kind contributions, and thus prohibited (unless made though SSF). Citizens United found a First Amendment right for corporations to fund IEs. Few companies directly funding large IEs. Many new organizations are accepting contributions to air/broadcast IEs. 53
54 Campaign Finance INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES (CONTINUED) Organizational Options 527: IRS disclosure 501(c)(4): virtually no public disclosure But may not be primary purpose 501(c)(6): no disclosure, but potential tax consequences IE PACs (form of 527 committee registered with FEC): disclosure 54
55 Campaign Finance STATE LAWS Corporate Contributions Contribution Limits Use of Federal PAC in States State PACs 55
56 Sources of Contributions 56 Corporate contributions permitted Corporate contributions permitted No corporate contributions, but federal PAC Contributions permitted No corporate contributions, but federal PAC Contributions permitted with minimal reporting (FEC report accepted) with minimal reporting (FEC report accepted) No corporate contributions, but federal PAC contributions permitted, No corporate contributions, but federal PAC contributions permitted, must register and report with state must register and report with state No corporate or federal PAC contributions No corporate or federal PAC contributions
57 Gearing Up For 2012 Election Cycle Do your articles or bylaws restrict political activity? Have you sent and/or received all necessary prior approval forms? Is there proper separation from 501(c)(3) affiliate? Does the creation of a payroll deduction system make sense for your organization? Is there a process for documenting all incoming and outgoing contributions in place? Does your organization plan to make state contributions? 57
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